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PVDF is strong and tough as reflected by its tensile properties and impact strength. Compared to many thermoplastics, PVDF has excellent resistance to creep and fatigue, yet in thin sections such as films, PVDF components are flexible and transparent. Applications...

Through process improvement and advanced engineering, Modern Plastics introduces the next generation of heat-stabilized polypropylene. Propylux HS2 is produced from a FDA and USP Class VI approved homopolymer resin, and exhibits better heat and dimensional stability...

Zelux polycarbonate from Modern Plastics is an engineering plastic with excellent dimensional stability and good strength and stiffness over a wide range of service temperatures. Zelux is often used for structural applications when clarity and impact strength are...

One of the more difficult aspects of machining plastic parts can be keeping them flat especially when the final geometry is particularly asymmetric. We have chosen the words "can be" because there are some tell-tale signs that make certain parts a lot more troublesome...

The thermal insulating characteristics of plastics requires one to take a few special precautions that are not as common when machining metals especially when hole depths are greater than twice the diameter. Excessive heat build-up at the drill-plastic interface is...

Machinists often struggle with the first stage of the part making process, which is the saw cutting of a blank when working with engineering plastics. Although plastics are far softer than traditional metals (even the softer ones like aluminum), they can be far more...

Machinists often struggle with the first stage of the part making process, which is the saw cutting of a blank when working with engineering plastics. Although plastics are far softer than traditional metals (even the softer ones like aluminum), they can be far more...

Coolants are not generally required for most machining operations involving engineering thermoplastics. The two most common exceptions are drilling and part-off operations. Both involve more tool-part friction than milling and turning operations. Some highly filled,...

The Tygon® Ultra Chemical Resistant Tubing that Modern Plastics carries offers an unequaled combination of chemical resistance, clarity, and flexibility. Tygon® Ultra Chemical Resistant Tubing is virtually unaffected by acids, bases, ketones, salts, and alcohols,...

Modern Magic® from Modern Plastics brings microfiber technology in a cleaning cloth, a revolutionary new way to clean Plexiglas® and Lucite® acrylic, Lexan® polycarbonate and other plastic materials. Modern Magic® MicroFiber Cleaning Cloths remove dirt, grease, and...

Modern Plastics offers NOVUS® Plastic Polishes that gently clean all plastics without scratching. NOVUS® plastic polishes leave a lustrous shine that resists fogging, repels dust, and eliminates static. Use them on Plexiglas® and Lucite® acrylic products and on Lexan®...